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2011 Cadillac Escalade MPG & fuel economy

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2010 model. Among 104 SUVs rated for 2011, it ranks 79th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2011 #79 of 104 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway187.713.1
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2011 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 79Cadillac Escalade16 MPG $2,906
  7. 104Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2011 EscaladeOther SUVsClass median: $2,485/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Escalade MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Escalade 2WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Escalade AWD		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Escalade ESV AWD		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 18 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor
6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. rivals

vs Lincoln Navigator 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus RX 21 MPG · $2,821/yr RX saves $85/yr vs Porsche Cayenne Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Cayenne Hybrid saves $85/yr vs BMW X3 21 MPG · $2,821/yr X3 saves $85/yr vs Acura RDX 21 MPG · $2,821/yr RDX saves $85/yr vs Audi Q7 Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr Q7 Diesel saves $131/yr vs Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Escalade Hybrid saves $692/yr vs Infiniti EX35 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Escalade saves $56/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2011 Cadillac Escalade use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2011 Cadillac Escalade?

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2011 Cadillac Escalade per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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